Compil. 1993 on EMI Classics label
Classical (Modern)
Belshazzar's Feast was recorded in Kingsway Hall on March 29th-30th 1972 Improvisations On An Impromptu Of Benjamin Britten was recorded at Abbey Road Studio 1 on May 16th 1972 Portsmouth Point & Scapino were recorded at Abbey Road Studio 1 on June 5th 1972. This compilation and digital remastering (P) 1986 EMI Records Ltd (C) EMI Records Ltd, 1993
Sir William Walton , 1902-1983 GB album by | |
John Shirley-Quirk voc, 1931-2014 GB album by, baritone vocals | |
The London Symphony Orchestra , orchestra, album by | |
London Symphony Chorus , album by, chorus | |
André Previn p, *1929 US conductor, album by | |
Osbert Sitwell , 1892-1969 GB adapted by (text) |
Christopher Parker engineer, recording |
Alan Frank liner notes |
Edward Greenfield liner notes |
Godfrey MacDomnic photography by |
Christopher Bishop producer, recording |
Arthur Oldham chorus master |
Sir William Walton |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Belshazzar's Feast | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | ||
2 | Thus Spake Isaiah | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 6:05 | |
3 | If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 2:48 | |
4 | By The Waters Of Babylon | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 3:41 | |
5 | Babylon Was A Great City | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 4:25 | |
6 | Praise Ye The God Of Gold | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 5:18 | |
7 | Thus In Babylon The Mighty City | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 3:24 | |
8 | And In That Same Hour, As They Feasted | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 2:18 | |
9 | Then Sing Aloud To God Our Strength | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 4:15 | |
10 | The Trumpeters And Pipers Are Silent | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 1:29 | |
11 | Then Sing Aloud To God Our Strength | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 3:44 | |
12 | Portsmouth Point - Overture | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 5:28 | |
13 | Scapino - Comedy Overture | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 8:38 | |
14 | Improvisations On An Impromptu Of Benjamin Britten | Sir William Walton : John Shirley-Quirk, The London Symphony Orchestra & London Symphony Chorus, André Previn | 16:09 |